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Fighting EX Layer’s next DLC character Area delayed until June or July; Fighting EX Layer Alpha mobile game available now
Now you can enjoy a taste of FEXL on your favorite mobile devices!
This April Fools, exactly two years after we learned of ARIKA’s Fighting EX Layer project on April Fool’s Day 2017, company President and CEO, Akira Nishitani released an update video on the latest developments with the title. With Sharon and Terry Bogard recently being released as the most recent pair of post-launch DLC characters, their focus has now shifted to the next planned free fighter, Area, who is set to be voiced by Rie Hikisaka.
However, despite being able to unveil a new in-game screenshot of the giant-armed tech warrior, it appears that her development has hit a bit of a snag, as she has now been delayed from her previously-planned release at the end of May, to later in the summer, possibly June or July, though Nishitani notes that the company may not be able to release her at all.
“I’m not even sure if we can release her or not, and even though our backs are against the wall, it would be very rude to Hikisaka-san if Area didn’t make it into the game, so we have to do our best.” Akira also noted that he sadly cannot give a definitive answer about her status at the moment.
However, Nishitani then unveiled a new version of FEXL, Fighting EX Layer alpha, which is now available to download for free on iOS and Android mobile devices, giving interested players a taste of FEXL action on the go. Currently, this version sports only four characters: Allen Snider, Darun Mister, Blair Dame, and Skullomania. Though the rest of the full game’s roster, save for SNK’s Terry Borgard, is greyed out, indicating that they could be slowly added to the mobile version overtime with updates.
Players can only play single-round battles against the CPU, similar to the Kumite mode in the main title, and Training Mode, though there are 15 Gougi Decks to choose from. There are also no voice clips whatsoever at this time. This seems like a way to test the waters of the mobile gaming market, both to see the extent of their development capabilities on the platform, as well as potentially measuring the audience before diving into a more fully-fledged product.
Source: ARIKA
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Kill la Kill The Game: IF releases in North America and Europe on July 26th, 2019
Plus more fighters enter the ring along with a special edition!
Arc System Works released the official English product trailer for their upcoming arena fighter, developed by A+ games, Kill la Kill The Game: IF. In addition to revealing the title’s release dates in both North America and Europe, an English dub was confirmed, as the trailer was narrated by Mako Mankanshoku’s English voice actress, Christine Marie Cabanos, with Carrie Keranen and Erica Mendez also being heard reprising their roles as Satsuki Kiryuin and Ryuko Matoi, respectively.
The game will launch with a 10-character base roster, which includes: Ryuko Matoi, Satsuki Kiryuin, Ira Gamagoori, Uzu Sanageyama, Nonon Jakuzure, Houka Inumuta, Nui Harime, Ragyo Kiryuin, and alternate, Dual-Wielding versions of Satsuki and Ryuko, who battle with the completed Scissor Blade, and the reforged Bakuzan Gako and Bakuzan Kōryu.
After a run through the title’s modes, which include Versus Mode, Training Mode, a Tutorial Mode hosted by Shiro Iori, Ranked Matches, Player Match Lobbies, the Covers Challenge, a Survival-style single-player challenge where you must take on a hoard of Covers, Gallery Mode, Sound Test, Replay Channel, and a Digital Figure Mode, similar to the one seen in Guilty Gear Xrd.
There is a Story Mode, with an original plot written by Kazuki Nakashima, the writer of the original series, which will star Satsuki as the protagonist, complete with a new game-original “Junketsu Shinzui” costume, which you can see below. This new appearance is the opposing form of Ryuko’s final form seen in the last episode of the anime.
Finally, two new fighters have been announced, as the “Anti-Uniform Guerrillas” from Nudist Beach, Tsumugu Kinagase and Aikuro Mikisugi will be joining forces in their Ultimate Double Naked D-T-R, alongside Honnouji Academy 2nd Year Class K’s Fight Club President, Mako Mankanshoku, clad in her infamous Two-Star Goku Uniform. These two will be released sometime after launch as free DLC for all players.
There will also be a Limited Edition of the game, which will contain an original art book, an original soundtrack CD with 31 tracks, and a Mak-roquette Stress Ball, based off of Sukuyo’s infamous croquettes. A Fight Club Mako acrylic keychain, though this item is unconfirmed for North American release. The cover artwork is also an original piece by Sushio. Check out the full trailer for yourself below!
Kill la Kill The Game: IF will release for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam PC in Japan on Thursday, July 25th, before following in North America and Europe the next day, on Friday, July 26th.
Source: Arc System Works; Gematsu